Where has the time gone? Oh yeah...

I didn't realize it's been almost a month since my last posting. I've been distracted by a few things:

1. Work has been crazy busy lately, so when I come home, I pretty much just sit in front of the tube and relax.
2. I got an iPhone, and while I could blog with it, it's not convenient for long posts. Though it's great for SMS messages (texting) and short emails, not to mention its thousands of other amazing features!!!
3. The Olympics are on!!! (Need I say more?)
4. I'm addicted to Facebook! It's sad, I know, but true!

Anyway, now that the Women's beach volleyball is over, I figured I'd pry myself off the couch to opine for a moment.

The topic on which I've decided to opine this day is that of, well, all four topics above, actually...

First, for those who read this and may not know, my job title really doesn't accurately describe my role at work. While my title is Help Desk Analyst, it could better be described as Inventory Specialist/Software License Specialist/ Peripheral Technology Consultant/ Project Analyst/ Operational Integration Consultant/ Person Who Knows Too Much And Too Little At The Same Time! Heck, I don't even work at the Help Desk; I have my own little office down the hall. I started this job almost 7 months ago now, leaving 5 months on my 1 year contract (covering a maternity leave). In that 7 months, I have had a major influence in a number of decisions and procedures at the College. This gives me a measure of accomplishment that I don't think I've ever experienced in any previous job. Not that I don't think I've been an asset to people in my prior positions, but here I really get to see the fruits of my labours on an ongoing basis. Now if only the populace of College employees would follow the procedures that are in place, my life would be much easier!

My iPhone makes my life easier! (How's that for a transition?) I don't have the time or energy to write an in-depth analysis, or even review, of the iPhone at this time. It will come, I'm sure. All I want to say right now is that the novelty honeymoon is fading, and yet the utility of the device is really starting to shine. There's certainly no buyer's remorse here! (At least not until they come out with a newer one with better features and more memory, and longer battery life.)

The Olympics have really recharged my batteries! (Ok, that one was a stretch.) I've really enjoyed watching the coverage, flipping back and forth between CBC and NBC. I watched the men's 200m sprint live, and got to see Usain Bolt break Michael Johnson's seemingly unbeatable world record of 19.32 seconds with a run of just 19.30s, just a couple days after he broke the 100m record while pumping his fist and slapping his chest before crossing the line in a phenomenal 9.69s, crushing the old record of 9.72. And what can be said about American Michael Phelps that hasn't yet been said. Certainly the most dominant Olympian in the history of the modern games. Of course when your arm span is about 7 feet, you can almost reach the other side of the pool the moment you jump in, but that's besides the point. These games really have been a joy to follow.

Facebook is a joy to be on. I was one of the early adopters of the "new" Facebook, or "Faceliftbook" if you will. I've been on the site for more than 18 months now, and this is the biggest change to the interface I've seen since they first introduced applications. In fact, this is probably an even bigger change, visually speaking. That said, I love the changes. One of these days I'll have to write a complete review of Facebook on here. But until then, I'll just be busy playing on it.

Well, that's all for now. Time to go see what the Olympians are up to now...

Update: Prospective passport picture perfect

For those who have been following my saga (see three previous posts), this post is a long time coming. Today, I went BACK to the Service Canada office to have my passport application screened and paid for. I sat there waiting for over half an hour, but in time I got called to go to the next available desk. There were a few nervous moments, as I had a different person screening my application this time, and she seemed a bit unsure about things after I explained everything to her. (She didn't exactly seem like a prime candidate to join the local chapter of MENSA, if that tells you anything.) Anyway, eventually we get things sorted out and they take the application, I make payment, and leave with receipt in tow. Now, the fact that I had to send in my Certificate of Canadian Citizenship in with my application means that for the next 5 or 6 weeks I can't even drive over the US border. Granted, I didn't exactly have any immediate plans to drive to the States, but it's always comforting to know the option is there.

Oh, and I went to the Rogers store. They had 2 8GB iPhones in stock, but I'm holding out for the 16GB. Unless of course the Blackberry Bold comes out soon. GAH!!! I can't decide!!! (Yes I can, I'm going iPhone! For now...)